Scion - Relics - The Twelve Virtues 261c6x

The Twelve Virtues The Twelve Virtues are unique and prestigious relics. Each embodies the perfection of one of the twelve virtues, and they have served to reinforce them through the centuries, ed from Scion to Scion. Each Virtue usually has two unique powers and gives access to at least one purview. To use one of the Twelve Virtues, you must possess at least 3 dots in the associated virtue, and have no other virtues at a higher level. If this is not the case, this legendary relic cannot be used (it is merely a normal object). In addition, anyone with a Virtue can never oppose the virtue associated with it, and can never succumb to the associated Virtue Extremity. The owner is the perfect embodiment of the virtue, and another of its benefits is the great respect given to those who know what it is. All of these relics have a rating of •••••.

THE ARMOR OF ENDURANCE This coat of mail, designed by the Aesir, gives its wearer access to the purviews of Guardian and War. In addition, it grants a number of automatic successes to all Fortitude rolls equal to the wearer’s Endurance. Finally, it has the following characteristics: an additional soak of (+4B/4L/2A) and no fatigue or movement penalties. The owner of this armor embodies both courage and determination. He is a tireless fighter, and will stop in the face of no opponent, however strong.

THE SCALES OF HARMONY This mystical relic, intimately associated with Ma’at, helps its owner to restore balance in all things. It comes in the form of a tiny set of scales, weighing only a kilo. The Scales of Harmony give their owner access to the purviews of Justice and Sun. In addition, their owner gains a number of automatic successes on his Presence rolls equal to his Harmony. Finally, the scales add a number of extra dice to every Prophecy roll equal to half of their owner’s Harmony. This power only works for Prophecy rolls made in order to obtain information about an event that is seriously undermining the universal balance.

THE CANDLE OF PIETY This white candle, impressed with the symbol of the father of the Loa, Damballa, can never be entirely burned down. It provides access to the Mystery purview, and, when lit and allowed to burn for at least one hour, grants its owner a number of automatic successes to all Integrity rolls equal to his Piety for the next twenty-four hours. This candle has one further power: once per week, its owner can regain a number of Legend points equal to twice his Piety (he must spend one hour praying in its soft light in order to do so). A Scion with the Candle of Piety is one of the most popular choices for a messenger of the gods.

THE COLLAR OF COURAGE This necklace, made from the teeth of a jaguar, was created by Tezcatlipoca himself. It grants access to the Animal and War purviews. The collar also grants a number of automatic successes to all Melee rolls equal to its owner’s Courage. In addition, the owner of this relic automatically succeeds on any roll made to resist someone or something attempting to make him leave a battle or fight against his will (he must spend a point of Legend to do so). The owners of this relic are known for courage so strong it borders on sheer stupidity. Their bravery is matched only by their thirst for battle and blood.

THE SKULL OF ORDER This human skull is said to be that of an old Scion of Baron Samedi – one of his favorites, yet. This relic allows access to the purviews of Justice and Death. This relic also grants its owner a number of automatic successes to all Investigation rolls equal to his Order. Finally, the skull allows its owner one free reroll on all Charisma rolls (though they must keep the second roll). The owner of the Skull of Order is compelled to bring order to all situations he enters, and to impose its rule on the living and the dead, on mortals and immortals alike. He is generally more feared than respected, and no one dares challenge his verdicts.

THE DAGGER OF LOYALTY This obsidian dagger, created by a now-defunct god of the Aztlanti, allows access to the Health purview. It also grants its owner a number of automatic successes equal to his Loyalty to any roll undertaken to directly aid a friend or ally (this does not work on rolls that activate Boons or Knacks). The dagger has the characteristics of a hadseax, but each time its owner kills an enemy with it, she gains an immediate point of Legend (this cannot exceed the owner’s maximum Legend pool). The owner of this dagger is recognized for her unwavering loyalty, and will not hesitate to risk her life for her family and friends. OF INTELLECT The goban (go board) was created by the Japanese god of beauty, arts, and sciences, Benzaiten. It provides access to the Sun purview and allows its owner to play against himself in a game of go. When the game ends (which takes several hours, during which the Scion should not be disturbed if he wants this power to work), the player is filled with great intellectual knowledge for the next twenty-four hours. During this time, he enjoys a number of automatic successes on all Academics, Art, and Science rolls equal to his Intellect. In addition, at the end of such a game, he regains a single point of Willpower. The owner of this relic has a keen and incisive

mind that is in constant, active thought. He is always looking for new knowledge, and recognized as one of the great scholars among the gods.

THE LYRE OF EXPRESSION This lyre, made of alabaster with nine strings of gold, once belonged to Orpheus himself, who received it from the god Apollo. It provides access to the Prophecy and Sun purviews. It also grants its owner a number of automatic successes on all Art (Music) and Presence rolls equal to his Expression. Finally, the Scion who plays the lyre has a mighty power: that of telekinesis. It can move one or more objects whose combined weight does not exceed his (Legend x 100) kg. The object cannot move faster than the speed of a walking man, and cannot be thrown at opponents (though it may be dropped on them), nor can it be torn out of someone’s hands. The object can never be further away than the owner’s (Legend) in meters. The use of telekinesis requires the Scion to spend a point of Legend. The owner of this relic is an accomplished musician (at least on the lyre) and can persuade even the most stubborn. He is also an orator.

THE MASK OF VALOR Created by Hachiman for one of his children, this frightening mask of red jade allows access to the Guardian and War purviews. In addition, it grants its owner a number of automatic successes to all Command and Integrity rolls equal to his Valor (as long as he is acting in a spirit that is compatible with this virtue). Finally, the wearer of the mask gains an amplified voice which allows him to give orders up to (Legend x 100) meters around him and be fully understood, even over the din of a battlefield. The wearer of this mask is the epitome of the warrior who believes that all innocent lives should come before his own. He has a sense of sacrifice matched only by his strength in battle and his strong leadership.

THE WAKIZASHI OF DUTY The Obol of Vengeance is an Athenian coin (hence the presence of the owl), originally Greek, which contains all the vengeful hatred of the deities of the Dodekathon. Traditionally, this coin has accompanied each of its owners into death and been used as the price to pay Charon for their age into Hades. The bearer of this coin has a burning desire: to send his enemies to the underworld, that they might taste eternal damnation. The Obol of Vengeance provides access to the Death and Justice purviews. It also grants its owner a number of automatic successes to all Awareness and Investigation rolls equal to his level of Vengeance (as long as he is looking for or facing serious criminals – not mere petty thieves). The owner of the coin may also spend a point of Legend to feel the presence of one (or more) criminals within a radius equal to his (Legend x 10) meters. The owner of the Obol of Vengeance is more feared than respected. He embodies relentlessness almost more than justice.

THE WAS OF CONVICTION This scepter was the symbol of power of the Egyptian pharaohs. Created by the gods of the Pesedjet, it provides access to the purviews of Psychopomp and Sun. Moreover, it grants its owner a number of automatic successes on all Politics and Presence rolls equal to his Conviction. Finally, the scepter allows a Scion to use the Overt Order Knack three times per day without being required to spend a point of Willpower (but he must already have the Epic Manipulation Knack Overt Order). The owner of the Was of Conviction is a born learder, and sways the crowds. He inspires respect wherever he goes and s his convictions with his quiet strength and charisma.

This short blade was created as a gift for the goddess Amaterasu, is intended to be wielded in battle by the Scion of the Amatsukami most worthy of representing the divine virtue of Duty (Amaterasu herself does not actually use it; the gift was primarily symbolic). The wakizashi grants access to the Fertility and Health purviews. In addition, it grants its owner a number of automatic successes on all Empathy and Integrity rolls equal to his Duty. Finally, this wakizashi halves the resilience of all objects and the soak values of all armor (rounded down) when determining damage inflicted by it. Apart from this, it is a classic wakizashi as described on pages 204 and 205 of Scion: Hero. The owner of the Wakizashi of Duty is entirely devoted to the cause of his people, whether that’s protecting them, alleviating their suffering, or ing them.